Pad printing machines are used for printing on items such as ball pens, coasters, mugs and other items made from materials such as plastic, ceramic metal, etc.. These machines are not very expensive and are available in one and multi-color models. I suggest you do a search for "pad printer" in the internet to get more information on the process.

Last year, a local company exhibited some models at the "Print Philippines 06" exhibition. The company is Printway Marketing. You can get the telephone and address at the Philippine Printing-Online Magazine, under Suppliers Directory. log on to www.philprinting.com.